[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 51, Issue 5

[Richard Detweiler]

>For some  time now I have been toying with the thought of putting together 
>a battery  system to run my station during emergencies .  I have however 
>little  knowledge and no training or experience on how complete such a 
>project  .   My station consists of a Orion II , Centurion amp and a  
>computer.  Can anyone point me in the right direction for help in  building 
>such thing ?  thanks
J>ohn Molenda kb2huk


John:

The centurion is best run on 220V,  So that is something to consider,

110V at the high current need for amplifier is a strain on batteries and 
equipment.

APC power, has a MATRIX unit that will provide 220V and takes battery packs 
suitable for indoor use,  at 5500 KVA with 220 Volts, a 4 batter pack will 
handle the load for a fair period of time.

Hope this helps some.

Best wishes,
rich
K5SF

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